Anti-Cultism Bill is passed into law by the Anambra Assembly.
The Anambra State House of Assembly has approved a measure that forbids covert cults and associated practices while also addressing related issues.
On Wednesday, the state House approved the bill into law after it was read a third time.
The House Committee gave careful attention to the executive measure before passing it.
The measure would help save the lives of Ndi Anambra and give authorities the ability to take strong action against those who commit crimes, according to House Majority Leader Ikenna Ofodeme.
A bill that addresses similar concerns and outlaws hidden cults and their connected activities has been adopted by the Anambra State House of Assembly.
The measure was read a third time before being adopted into law by the state House on Wednesday.
Before enacting the executive legislation, the House Committee carefully considered it.
House Majority Leader Ikenna Ofodeme said that the proposal will assist safeguard the lives of Ndi Anambra and enable authorities to take tough action against those who perpetrate crimes.
Somtochukwu Udeze, the Speaker, noted the recent uproar about cult-related activities in the state and emphasized the significance of the law in resolving the matter.
According to Udeze, the measure is crucial to reversing the current circumstances and will take effect on May 7, 2024, following the governor’s ratification.
The speaker expressed gratitude to the lawmakers for their hard work in facilitating the bill’s swift approval, which was approved by a voice vote.
Murders connected to cults in Awka and the surrounding areas have recently drawn the attention of stakeholders and locals.
Since Easter Sunday, our source has reported that around 15 people have died in Awka and the surrounding areas in apparent competing cult gang dominance clashes.
The disputes were reported to have provided gasoline for the control over market, community leadership, and transportation income.
